Magnificent Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Repoussé Floral & Swirl Crystal Desk Paperweight Inkwell Luxury Home Decor

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A magnificent antique Victorian paperweight inkwell, combining substantial weight with exceptionally elegant textures and craftsmanship. The body is formed from … Read more A magnificent antique Victorian paperweight inkwell, combining substantial weight with exceptionally elegant textures and craftsmanship. The body is formed from thick, heavy crystal, beautifully molded with a dimensional pinwheel swirl pattern that creates remarkable movement as the facets catch and refract the light. Crowning the crystal is an impressive marked sterling silver domed lid, richly worked in an intricate repoussé floral pattern with overlapping blossoms and foliage in high relief. The contrast between the cool brilliance of the sculptural crystal and the deeply textured sterling silver gives the piece a particularly luxurious presence.

A beautifully tactile piece with impressive quality from every angle, it measures approximately 3 inches wide, 3 inches deep, and 4.5 inches high. Weighing over two pounds, this is a wonderfully substantial object that functions equally well as an inkwell, paperweight, and decorative desk accessory. Good antique condition there are some scratches to the base and light signs of handling. Please review the photos for further condition assessment.

Its classic Victorian character makes it especially handsome for a traditional library, English Country study, gentleman’s desk, or collected Old World interior, where it can serve as a small but striking focal point among other fine antiques. See less